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The Griffin-Spalding Partners In Education (PIE) awarded scholarships for $1,000 each to 11 Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) teachers who are currently seeking additional certification or advanced degrees related to their teaching/educational field. The 2023 recipients are: 
 
Name                                               School                                 
Jennifer Brantley                     Moreland Road Elementary
Yolunda Baskins                       Orrs Elementary
Jasmine Brownlee                  Anne Street Elementary
Joshua Cavender                    Rehoboth Road Middle
Jessi Conner                               Crescent Elementary
Dr. Dedrey Elam                        Griffin High
Daniel Goodmond                   Griffin High
Jennifer Griffin                           Jackson Road Elementary
Brandice Shackleford           Carver Road Middle
Mignon Shoats                           Orrs Elementary
Cynamon Walden                     Rehoboth Road Middle 
 
Applicants had to have at least one year of service as a GSCS certified employee, provide 2022 grades (with a 3.0 GPA or higher) and tuition receipt. Recipients must agree to serve as a GSCS teacher or administrator for the upcoming school year if offered a position. 
 
“The Griffin-Spalding Partners in Education is proud to support the advancement of GSCS teachers. Scholarship funds are raised through the Teachers Giving to Teachers campaign, the annual PIE golf tournament and cornhole tournament. Thank you to those who support PIE and make this possible for our educators. Congratulations to these scholarship recipients!” said GSCS Executive Director of Communications and Partnerships Adam Pugh. 
 
View a slideshow of photos at https://youtu.be/v7JnjHG22gM.  
 
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About Griffin-Spalding Partners In Education
Griffin-Spalding Partners In Education is a 501©3 school-business partnership organization. It was founded in 1982 with the mission of improving the quality of education for students in the Griffin-Spalding County School System.